9.11.2012

Meet Kathleen Gaisford - 3D

Kathleen Gaisford

It was wonderful chatting to Kathleen Gaisford and getting to know her better. The interesting thing is that in 2005 - 2006, I worked with Kathleens grandmother in Harare and know her granddad too - Fred and Denise Gaisford, who are now based in Swindon, U.K. What a small world! I was also impressed listening to Kathleen recite Proverbs 31 (with a little bit of help...)M.M: Tell me briefly about your background.K.G: I was born in Joburg, South Africa and lived there until I was two. We then moved to Concession (farming area in Mashonaland Central)in Zimbabwe until I was 12 years old before moving to Griffith, Australia. I have an older brother. I am 21 years old. My parents both work in agriculture: my dad is a manager and my mum is a quality controller. My brother is in the army.M.M: Which church do you attend?K.G: Griffith Baptist Church led by Kevin Webb.M.M: That is the same church that Victoria attends. Were you friends back in Australia?K.G: Victoria and I grew up together and attend the same church. Yes, we are still friends.M.M: Great! How have you found life at Ebenezer?K.G: We have served at Ebenezer now for almost a month or so. I like it because it makes me feel at home - being back in Zimbabwe. I can see the positive side of things again because when we left Zimbabwe, there were many negatives. I've also realised how good I have it in Australia. A challenge for me is that I like keeping busy and at Ebenezer, we seem to be busy from morning to evening, it's just that we don't see the immediate results. Something like farming!M.M: What's your favourite quote?K.G: It's not a quote but something I live my life by. "Live each moment doing whatever you want. People will remember you by the 'famous' things you do."M.M: What do you do to relax?K.G: I read, shop and spend time with my friends.M.M: Whats your favourite food?K.G: Ice-cream, milk chocolate, chinese food, cake and milk in a packet. Those are really nice!M.M: Who has influenced you the most over the last 6 months?K.G: I read a book called "I kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris. That spoke to me alot and I'm falling in love with the BibLe all over again.M.M: Fantastic. What are you hoping to gain personally during your time at Ebenezer?K.G: My love for Africa and coming back in the future and seeing Ebenezer succeed. I also don't want to be fearful of God's plan for my life.